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Home My WebLink AboutNCG550900_Compliance Evaluation Inspection_20190927ROY COOPER (;overnor. MICHAEL S. REGAN Svc -rotary LINDA CULPEPPER Dirrrtor - Hight Family Properties Brenda Black 2605 Rolling Pines Ave Durham NC 27703-5935 Dear Ms. Black: 1s aunvT NORTH CAROLINA Environmental Quality September 27, 2019 Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection 917 Jones Circle SFR Permit No. NCG550900 Durham County On September 25, 2019, Joan Schneier from the Raleigh Regional Office visited the above single-family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the permit to discharge wastewater. We would like to thank Brenda Black and Larry Howard for assistance during the inspection. The checked boxes below show what conditions were noted at your facility: ® In compliance: You are reminded to regularly maintain the chlorine disinfection system, have the effluent sampled once a year, and have the septic tank pumped out every 3 to 5 years. Your good record of operation and meeting the permit requirements is highly commended. ® Other: Please keep only 2 or 3 tablets in the chlorinator at once to prevent jamming. Please send us a copy of the October sampling results. If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective action, please contact Joan Schneier or me at 919-791-4200 or joan.schneicrncdenr.gov. Also please see the attached inspection report. N,)rih (,rlrFlhw nr }r,u twviji of hivirorin t t it Qu.,lity !)rai A:(I of VV,M1 ilc;nr HV.S r uiols'AOftict SS(}UfS,unttf)rivr Itrl^gl,.M1III C,uldirkr?7hf1') Sincerely, Rick Bolich, L.G., Assistant Regional Supervisor Raleigh Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Division of Water Resources Attachments: Inspection Report cc: (minus attachments) RRO SWP Files NPDES Permitting Unit Files — Charles Weaver United Slates Environmental Protection Agency EPA Washington, D.C. 20460 Form Approved OMB No. 2040-0057 Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8 31 98 Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS) Transaction Code NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type nspector Fac Type 1 (ti ( 2 15 1 3 NCG550900 I11 12 19/09/25 17 18 I r• j 19 I S I 20I (j 211._L_L_1 1 1 _1 1 1 1_1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I, 1 1 1 1 I 1_ 1 1. 1 1 I I r6 Inspection Work W�ork_Daays Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 81 CIA Reserved ------ --.--- 67 70 LJ L ! 71 L_j u 72 I„ I 73 L I J74 ! t I 751 1 1 1 1 1 1 180 Section B: Facility Data Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also Include Entry TlmaiDate Permit Effective Date POTW name and NPDES permit Numberl 09-05AM 19/09/25 13108/01 917 Jones Circle 917 Jones Cir Exit Time/Date Permit Exp ration Date Durham NC 27705 09:15AM 19109/25 18; 07!31 Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)lTitles(syPhone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data 111 Name, Address of Responsible OtficialfritlelPhone and Fax Number Robert E Wlght,2605 Rolling Pine Ave Durham NC 2770311919-596-2434/ Contacted No Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated) Permit Operations & Maintenance 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters Section 0: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) (See attachment summary) Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date Joan Schneler OWRIRRO GW1919-791-42001 Signature of Ma eg ent O A Reviewer Agency/OfficelPhone and Fax Numbers 7111 EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete [ Page# NpppS yrlmolday nspection Type (Cont.) 3' NCG550900 ill 19109i25 117 18 ICI Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary) We would like to thank Brenda Hight Black and Larry Howard who assisted with the inspection. The septic tank was last pumped out in July 201 B By John Byrd and will be done again within about a month, after sampling. It was not opened during the inspection. The areas around the septic tank risers and sand filter were free of residuals. The sand filter is kept mowed, although two big trees are also nearby in the front yard. The chlorinator had tablets in contact with the effluent and Ms. Black said that she and her sister keep tablets stocked regularly in the various rental houses owned by the two families. The discharge pipe area in the front road ditch seemed free of residuals.The pipe was not running when inspected. Access Notes: The septic tank lids require an Allen wrench. Ngai 2 Permit NCG550900 Owner -Facility 917 Jones Clrcie Inspection Date 09/25/2019 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Yes No NA NE (If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new ❑ ❑ ❑ application? Is the facility as described in the permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Are there any special conditions for the permit? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ❑ ❑0 ❑ Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ❑ ❑ ❑ Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable? Comment: Septic Tank Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) is an audible and visual alarm operational? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Is septic tank pumped on a schedule? 0❑ ❑ ❑ Are pumps or syphons operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ Are high and low water alarms operating properly? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The se tic lank was last pumped out in July 2018 By John Byrd and will be done a ain within about a month, after sampling. It was not opened during the inspection. Sand Filters (Low rate) Yes No NA NE (If pumps are used) Is an audible and visible alarm Present and operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the distribution box level and watertight? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Is sand filter free of ponding? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the sand filter effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? ❑ ❑ N ❑ # Is the sand filter surface free of algae or excessive vegetation? ❑ ❑ ❑ # Is the sand filler effluent re -circulated at a valid ratio? (Approximately 3 to t) ❑ [] M ❑ Comment: The areas around the septic tank risers and sand filter were free of residuals. The sand filter is kept mowed although two big trees are also nearby in the front vard. Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Are tablet chlorinators operational? . ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ Page# 3 Permit: NCG550900 Owner - Facility 917 .tones Circle Inspection Date: 0912512019 Inspection Type Compliance Evaluation Disinfection -Tablet Yes No NA NE Number of tubes in use? Z Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable? ❑ ❑ ❑ Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Comment: The chlorinator had tablets in contact with the effluent . Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? M ❑ ❑ ❑ Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? N ❑ ❑ ❑ If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Comment: The discharge nine area in the front road ditch seemed free of residuals.The Pipe was not running when inspected. Parrem 4